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Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
meals • Various debated ... titration • B12 ... deficiency (consider ... causing lactic acidosis ... #Summary #DM2 #diabetes
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
- Differential ... / hypoxemia -> focus ... LV failure - Low ... : - Diabetes mellitus ... #Elevation #Differential
Causes of Hyperkalemia
l. Pseudohyperkalemia
  A Cellular efflux; thrombocytosis, erythrocytosis, leukocytosis, in vitro hemolysis
  B.
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... Acidosis B. ... Diabetes, diabetic ... aldosterone synthase deficiency ... #Hyperkalemia #Differential
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
neuropathy (e.g., diabetic ... , B12 deficiency ... muscle wasting, slow ... - Alcohol-related ... Falls #Diagnosis #Differential